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Healthy Living Unites 3 Generations* Greg's daughters are growing up healthy and happy, and he's closer than ever to his father, thanks to his life changes, inspired by SparkPeople! 2/18/2010 1:00:00 PM
You Asked: What is the Whole Grains Council? Learn how this consumer advocacy group is helping people around the world enjoy whole grains for good health. 2/18/2010 6:00:00 AM
Binge Eating to Become an Official Mental Disorder The new version of the official manual for diagnosing mental disorders will include binge eating. Is this a good thing or bad? 2/17/2010 5:13:29 PM
4 Workouts for People with Limited Mobility From chair workouts to cardio cleaning, there are plenty of ways to get stronger--even if you can't stand or walk. Get tips from a member who has lost more than 100 pounds. 2/17/2010 12:00:00 PM
Slash Your Child's Risk for Obesity by 40%--Without Diet or Exercise What if preventing obesity in kids had nothing to do with exercise or nutrition? Recently published research shows it's easier than we may think... 2/17/2010 6:00:00 AM
6 Weeks In, How Are Your Resolutions Going? Before the excitement of 2010 begins to wear off, let's revisit your goals for the year. Are you staying focused? Do you even remember what your New Year's Resolutions were? 2/16/2010 2:00:00 PM
8 Tips to Help Kids Feel at Home in the Kitchen With all the talk of how we should help kids stay healthy, my mind keeps returning to the same idea: Teach them to cook! Here's how. 2/16/2010 6:58:49 AM
Your Life Changes Are Changing the Lives of Others Every time we take the stairs instead of the elevator or cook at home instead of picking up takeout, we're setting an example. See how members are influencing their families. 2/15/2010 9:45:22 AM
SparkPeople Employees Share Their Healthy Snack Ideas 2/15/2010
Healthy School Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat Packing lunches has never been easier or healthier than with these get-it-done-quick tips! 2/14/2010
'I Carried the Olympic Torch!' SparkPeople member ALLEYCAT12380 shares her story about what it was like to carry the Olympic torch. 2/12/2010 5:12:52 PM
Your Genes May Determine Your Fitness Level I've always believed that no matter how fit I am or how much I train, I'll never comfortably run at the front of the pack. New research shows I might be right. 2/12/2010 11:56:38 AM
About SparkPeople's Ads 2/12/2010
SparkPeople Employees Share Their Favorite Healthy Breakfasts 2/12/2010
'I'm a Better Mom--and I Broke the Cycle of Obesity in My Family' Overweight since childhood, one mom shares how she lost 177 pounds, ended the cycle of obesity in her family--and is working to help other kids who are just like she was. 2/11/2010 12:32:19 PM
Childhood Obesity: Is total TV watching time the problem, or is it the commercials? For childhood obesity, the number of food commercials viewed may matter more than time spent watching TV. 2/11/2010 5:23:17 AM
Running Quiz: How Much Do You Know-Part 2 Gaining knowledge about running is just as important as running itself. Test your how much you know by taking the following running quiz. 2/10/2010 4:29:43 PM
Recess Before Lunch Improves Child Behavior Some schools are experimenting to see if mixing up the order of the day improves children's eating habits, physical activity and behavior. So what exactly are they doing? 2/9/2010 6:00:50 PM
Will Front-of-Label Nutrition Information Make a Difference? Will a new push by the F.D.A. for front-of-package labeling make a difference in your nutrition? 2/9/2010 3:00:00 PM
We're Ready to 'Move' on the First Lady's Childhood Obesity Initiative The First Lady today announced details of her childhood obesity initiative, Let's Move. SparkPeople is ready to fully support this initiative and wants your help! 2/9/2010 11:00:00 AM
Is Weight Loss Hurting Your Relationship? Is your other half resisting or sabotaging your healthy endeavors? Here are five signs weight loss may be straining your relationship (and what you can do about it). 2/9/2010
The 8 Best Fast Food Breakfasts When drive-thru is your only option, whether you're traveling or running late for work, choose one of these eight menu items to keep your diet on track. 2/9/2010
Prep Once, Eat Twice: Double-Duty Ingredients The key to getting a nutritious and delicious dinner on the table in under 30 minutes is not a culinary degree or a team of sous chefs. It's one short French phrase... 2/8/2010 2:58:05 PM
Eat Like an Olympic Athlete Regardless of the sport or specific nutritional prescription, an athlete's nutritional starting point is the same. Learn how you can eat like the Olympic champions. 2/8/2010 5:00:00 AM
VIDEO: 2 Simple Tips to Lose 1 Pound Per Week These small lifestyle changes could leave you feeling lighter every week. Learn the tricks to lose more weight in just minutes a day! 2/8/2010